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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
Hon. John R. Tucker.

After twelve consecutive years, this
vice as a member Of the popular branch of
the National Legislature. He made his
appearance on that arena after the recon-
struction of the States Familiarity recog-
nized previously as composing the Southern
Confederacy. The feelings engendered by
hostilities between the States and people
on one side maintaining the original Union
as they interpreted their duties and the
other seeking to establish a separate gov
eminent were very far from being as ami
cable at the commencement of his service
as they are after it's close. In the discussions
and in his intercourse in Congress and in
every political contest, the part borne by
our representative is recorded in the history
of the country. 1t has been known to all
and will live in the affections of his con-
sti.uents and their descendants and will be
cherished by men everywhere whs desire
peace and fraternal relations to prevail il
the land. In these purposes and in the
elevated aim of adhering to and maintain
ing the Constitution as it came from the
founders of the Government, he thought
there was no inconsistency after there ha6
been civil strife which had resulted in it.
supremacy any more than before when i
protected privileges and rights which hat
been lost by the issue of arms.
There are instances in our history WHERE
the representative trust has been returned
to the constituency which conferred it
that furnish examples worthy to rank will
any in the past, ancient or modern. 10y
atty to principle and the manly discharge
of duty were the leading characteristics o
the actors in those instances. In thes'
eminent qualifications of American states
manship, embellisbed with genius, ane
ability and culture in maintaining the rank
Mr.. Tucker has left an enduring example
for the admiration of his countrymen. Ir
that nearer relation to which the people o.
Virginia drew him q themselves, they
recognize the increase of honor which hal
been added to the fame of the sold Com
monwealth' as he has reflected their feel
ings and their sentiments in a spirit o.
fairness and justice and equality to al
interests and to all sections.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
Death eff Rev. Henry Ward Beecber.

This distinguished minister, lecturer, and
orator was stricken with apoplexy on last
Friday died yesterday at 9:30 A. NJ, in the
74th year Of his age. He was one of the
most intellectual men this country ever
produced. 1t is a great pity that scandal
was connected with his name.
He was born at Litchfield, Connecticut,
June "a 1918. He graduated at Amherst
college in 1884 and studied theology at
Lane seminary. In 1887 he became pastor
of Presbyterian church at Lawrenceburg
and in 1889 at Indianapolis. In 1871 he
received call frSm the Plymouth church
in Brooklyn, N. Y. Here almost from the
outset he began to acquire that reputation
as pulpit orator, lecturer and public
speaker which has been maintained and in
creased for forty years. There is hardly
any question of political or social impor-
lance with which Mr.. Beecher was not
identified in one way or another, and he
ranked among the brightest intellects Of
his time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
What Should Be Done.

Two weeks ago we referred to a valn-
able industry at Greensboro, n. c., whish
placed the products of its plant in Rich
mond, because there was not at Green's
boro' a sufieiency Of banking capital to
carry Legitimate time-saleg. This infcrna-
Manufacturers Record, and knowing that
Staunton had vacant buildings, raw
material adjacent, and an abundance of
banking capital to accommodate 4 regular
and judiciously-managed enterprise like the
''North Carolina Coach Material Com
pany" in carrying accommodation on time
sales. We requested the Record to note
Staunten on the list as inviting the next
enterprise of that kind in search of location.
The Record published in full the article
fron, the SPECTATOR, and followed it with
these comments -
"Fhe MANUFACTURERS RECORD will
take great pleasure in aiding to it's utmost
tie b6ilding up of Stauuton's industries
But are the people Of Stanton themselves
doing their full measure of work to let
their advantages be known, and to estab-
lish new enterprises? 1t emily needs, we
believe, well directed energy and enterprise
V;r,in;o 90 ro ,,or. saa ~ a'aharaa u
Tenne IS se In Alabama, wherever united
effort on the part of the business men of
aoMn Is lnaaS 70 orgahlze new companies
ness The sans thing can he done in Vir.
ginia but the people Of Virginia them
selves must begin this werk. In Alabama
;nn ;n th nde Eola-enLea plass are eaa
ATTRACTING the worlds attention Int Nc
regret to say that in Virginia this is not SO
noticeable. In the southwestern part of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
Interesting Statistics.

Generally the reader turns away from an
as those now presented are not regularly
furnished az intervals between the periods
Of census enumeration, they possess an
interest at this time for many readers of the
SPECTATOR, and consequently the compila-
tions made frem parts Of the report of the
statistician of the agricultural department
are presented.
.. 1t appears that the interest in horse-rais.
ing has increased during the past year, and
no other species Of farm animals shows
much increase in value. The spirit fol
raising trotting horses is greater in the
New Eng and States than in any other sec
ton of the country. The South is improv
ing in rearing horses, but the increase is
not sufficient for the demand in all the
States thus classified, the deficiency com
ing mostly from Kentucky and Ohio.
The largest increase in mich cows is il
the States receiving immigration and il
the Territories where mining and other in
dustries are increasing. The increase hal
been slow in the Western States on &C
count of the low price Of butter. 1t ii
recognized that the profits of dairy, where
the margin is small, may be sacrificed by
the presence Of a few poor cows. The
oleomargarine law has created better feel
ing among dairymen.
The feeling is better inss sheep-raisins
than it was during part Of the past year
The years product of swine has decreases
in comparison with previous years in conse
quence of cholera and indisposition to en-
gage in enlarged Efforts where there is 81
much less.
Following is table showing the teta
number of farm animals made up to Is
of Feb, 1887, compared with the previous
year ended list of February, 1886 =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

VA. CONFERENCE NJ E. CHURCH-This
Conference convened recently at Romeo
verte, W. Va.
The following is list of the appoint
ments in the Greenbrier District which in
cludes this county
G. NJ. Neff, P. E.-Augusta, D. W. Hill
and Charles Lynch; Edray. Howard Wade;
Forest Hill, R. r. Little; Greenbrier, A. N.
Chappell; Highland, G. S. Wexford; Lewis
burg, G. p. Hannah; Monroe; G. K. Neese,
Pendieton, l.. s. Huffman; Pocahontas, G.
1. Spencer; POTTS Creek, G. B. Myers;
Renceverte, W. A. Sharp.
Rev. G. w. Ball was appointed Presiding
Elder of Roanoke District. The next ses-
sion of this Conference will be held at Berry,
Vile, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
An Extra Session.

Gov. Lee has called the Legislature in
extra session. His actien is, no doubt, the
result of careful and thorough considera-
ton OF this question, and we hope that his
decision Of the conflicting opinions concern
ing such session may prove to be WISE
If there be any plan already in mind, or
any plan yet forthcoming, that will fix the
present settlement SO firmly that future
litigation cannot overtuIn it, then the
Legislature will not have assembled in vain
But every Democrat in that body should
remember that when bis party acquesced
in that settlement, it acquiesced in settle
ment providing for the payment of debt
estimated at something more than SO 1, 00O,-
600, and bearing interest at the rate of
three per cent. per annum. Every legiti-
mate effort should be used to make the
settlement providing for that principal and
that interest final But no sophistry. how
ever subtle, can ever distort the promise to
perfect that settlement into meaning that
either the principal or interest should be
cut down In any manner, whether absolute
ly or conditionally. We trust that this fact
has deeply and indeliDly impressed itself
upon the mind of every Democrat who
shall take part in the deliberations of tie
extra session.
1t is to be hoped that the Legislature,
while taking strong and Interchangeable
ground in opposition to any other settle
ment than the present one, will neverthe-
less have the wisdom to provide for a COM
| mission whose duty it shall be to represent
to the creditors the true situation of the
people of Virginia, and dispassiOnately to
lay before them the true history of the re-
peated and hopeless struggles in behalf of
better settlement. This commission
10 nl11d hou - L
or even to invite the hope of better terms,
but it should be instructed simply to meet
the creditor and tell him the truth.
The constitution of such commission
cannot do hurt to the interests of the State.
but on the contrary it will greatly promote
them. The single purpose for which it is
| formed will be sufficient assurance that it
| comes begging for no favors and making
! no weak appeals, but frankly, honestly and
Clearly to prove to the creditor Virginia's
inability TO pay more than is provided for
IN the present settlement Intimidating
| creditors is not the way to reach their ears.
Threatening to repudiate their whole debt
is not the way to win their confidence. But
to meet the creditors and explain to them
the real condition of our people would be
recognized at once as the action of an
| honest though pswerless people. The ap-
pointment of such a commission would set
Virginia right before the world; aud if the
creditors, after hearing the facts presented
to them by this commission, still persisted
in refusing to do our people justice, the
| whole world would come at once to our
sde
Let our Legislature have the manliness
to do what is fair and right. That timidity
which too often leads to evil should not stay
their hands. Let them understand fully
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

RAZING FARM FOR SALE.-Contains
ern slope of the Blue Ridge. between Green
wood end Alton Depots, and about five miles
from Waynesboro'. The land is well watered,
and admirably adapted to grazing-the grass.
by reason of eastern exposure. being much
earlier than on adj dining farms. For further
information apply to DAVID FUNSTEN,
mar9-4t* Greenwood Depot, va.
EOMMISSIONERS' SALE OF vALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE.-Pursuantt to au-
thority vested in us by decree of the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county on December llth,
1856. In the chancery cause therein pending OF
Cr"re's Ex'or for, &c. vs.. Lucas DIS Admir-,
&C., We will. on
Saturday. april oh, 1887.
proceed to sell. at public auction to the high
est bidder. In front OF the Courthouse in
StauntOn, that valuable far m / a Augusta coun-
ty, containing I64% acres. more or less. sit-
uated on Smiths creek, near Craigsyille and
known as the "Crone place."
TERMs.-Cash sufficient to pay costs of suit
and expenses of sale, and the residue upon
credit of six. twelve, and eighteen months.
taking from the purchaser bonds with APP
proved personal security, and the title to the
property to be reserved as ultimate security.
A. y. BRAXTON and VIM. B KAYSER
Special Com missioners.
gusta Co, do certify that A. c. Braxton Com'r
of sale in the foregoing cause has duly execu.
ted the bond required according 10 law.
Given under my hand this 8th day OF March.
1887. B. F. TERRY. Dep. Clerk
maI94t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

INDICTED FOR ARsoN.-The grand jury
of the county Court on Wednesday of last
week indicted P. G. Kaylor, of Pleasant
Valley, for the arson of his own mill, which
was burned several moaths age. Mr.. Kay
lor is now conducting the business of a
butcher in Harrisonbdrg, and after the ia
dictmsnt wss made he was arrested, but
was released on giving $4,000 BAIL A pre-
limiuary trial Of the case was had before
Esquire A. C. Rohr, in this place on Mon
day and Tuesday Of this week, when he was
sent on to the County Court. Justice Rohr
fixed his bail at $1,000, which was given,
ard he was Observation-Disclosures Regis
ter, March ard,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
Sickness IN LEwIsBuRa, WEST VIRGINIA

SICKNESS IN LEwIsBURa, WEST VIRGINIA .
The Green5rier Independent of the 3rd
inst, says
Much sickness is prevalent in Lewisburg,
especially among the elderly persons. Maj.
Andrew Beirne has been confined to his
room for about six weeks, and his wife is
at present suffering from severe attack of
pleurisy. Mrs. Price johnson aud Mrs
Jane Peters are slowly conyalescing from
dangerous attacks of pneumonia. DIR.
Charles NJ Austin, for several weeks past,
has suffered intensely with rheumatism.
It is only occasionally, during the finest
Of weather, that he has ventured ont of the
honse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

THE COMMITTEE MEETING.-On Mon
day last there was meeting of mem bers
# the County Republican Committee.
which was attended by other representative
Republicans of different sections of thu
county The principal subject of consider
alton was the course the Republicans of
Highland should pursue in the coming
spring elections. Upon this point there
vas decided and unanimous opinion that
under the circumstances, there is left bnt
one course for them to pursue, viz: to sup
port Republican candidates for the various
offices for which there may be worthy Re.
publican nspirants. Those candidates whose
cards appear in this paper were endorsed By
the committee and those present, as entitled
to the full support of all true Republicans
Of the county.-Hig}ttand Recorder.
We have 70 doubt that the Republicans
of this county, like those Of Highland, are
decidedly and unanimously determined to
support "Republican candidates for the
various Office" such is their deter
minatiou wherever they have ghost of a
chance Of electipg Republicans. The
Democrats of this county should make a
note of this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

RELIGIOUS CoNFERENCEs.-The Bal
timore Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South will convene at Lees
burg, Virginia, Wednesday, (to-day) Bis
hop'Keener presiding. The Maryland Con-
ference of the Methodist Protes tant Church
will meet at Easton, Talbot county, Mary
land, on April 6, Rev. W. s. Hammond, of
Baltimore, presiding. The Baltimore Con-
ference of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, Bishop Alexander W. Wayman,
of Baltimore, presiding, will meet April 81
at Washington, District of Columbia, and
the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference
of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
will meet at Wesley Church, Philadelphia,
en- May Is.
| The Diocesan Convention of Maryland
will assemble in st. Peters Church, Bal
timore, May %, Bishop William Paret
presiding, and of the Diocese of Easton at
Chestertown, Maryland, June 1, the Rev
DR.. Theodore P. Barber, president of the
standing committee, presiding. The
eleventh General Council of the Reformed
Episcopal Church, Bishop Latane, of Bal
timore, presiding, will meet in Philadelphia
May 26.
The United Brethren will meet at Keedys
vile, Maryland, on March Q (to-day). The
Atlantic District Synod of tue German
Evangelical Church of North American
will meet at Columbia, Pennsylvania, May
5, Rev. Edward Huber, of Baltimore, pre-.
siding. The Maryland Chassis OF the Re
formed Church will meet at Walkersville,
Nd, May a. and the Baltimore Presbytery
will hold its stated spring meeting early in
April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
VALUABLE IRON PROPERTY
EnP


By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
1883. In the suit of Forrer's Ex'or &c vs. For
rer surviving, &C., we will sell at public auc.
ZION, In II ont of the court house, in Staunton,
Virginia. on
Saturday, April 2nd, 1887,
that splendid iron property In the county Of
augusta, sixteen miles west of Stanton, ON
the line OF the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
now known as FERROL, and formerly known
as
ELIZABETH IRON FURNACE PROPERTY.
embracing about
$500 Acres of Land,
Including an undivided three fifths OF certain
outlying lands.l On tn property, and Within
easy access OF the railroad are situated fhe
lHON ORE BEDS, that have always made this
one OF Inc most celebrated. If not the most VAL
uaole iron properties in Virginia. These ore
oeds are said to be inexhaustible in quantity
and limestone are within less than one mile
OF the depot at the furnace, The i'm proyementa
on the property are
BLAST FURNACE,
capacity of Is tons day; Shops. Storebouse
Ienant houses, stables, and other buiIdipes
neSoeu In running furnace
TENNIS OF SALE :-Enough cash in hand tn
cover COSTS OF suit and sale. the residue in five
equai annual payments, bear ng interest from
ua sy, Vi SAFE, taxing from the purchaser bonds
Win approved personal security for said de-
Ierreo lhstalments, and the title retained as
ultmate security. The purchaser will be re-
qulreu 10 give no security on deferred nav
menus, upon paying 25 per cent of the purchase
money IN cash. G.M COCHRAN Ir
JAS. BUMG ARDNER, Jr.,
j. E. ROLLER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

The Socialists poled one hundred thou
sand votes in Berlin out of total of one
hundred and thIrty-seven thousand for all
parties. This, no doubt, was q surprise to
the Court, and surprise also to Europe
aud this country.-NoJoHL Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

OF the eleven liquor-dealers indicted by
the Grand Jury in the last county court Of
Rockingham, but one was fined, and he only
70 the amoant Of $40. This was case of
the mountain in labor bringing forth q
mouse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
CoMBIN ALTON FENCE.

Parties intending to use the Wouen Wood and
Wire Fencing will save much money In list
cos, by calling on the undersigned, before
buying. can be found at my residence near
Stauuion, or at Lynn 4 0's, for whom 7 will
ca vass the coming season.
utar9-l 1t T NJ HENKFI,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

&qte o. Virginia. County of augusta IS:
l. Thomas A. BledsOe, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
THOMAS A. BLEDSOE, Cashier,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day of March, 1857
WILLIAM =. BURNETT,
Co. Notary Public.
ROBT. w. BURKE
ISAAC WITT Directors
mar9-lt M. ERSKINE MILLER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

Judge Jno. T. Harris Will bring suit be-
fore the court of claims to recover 500, O0O
taken from the Richmond banks during the
war, by the army, and which was used by
the Freedman's bank at Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

Gov. Lee, of Virginia denies being an
aspirant for the democratic nomination for
Vice President in 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

SUDDEN DEATH IN HIGHLAND COUNTY.
The Highland Recorder says that 'Mrs.
Samuel Ralston, a respectable lady of the
Mcdowell neighborhood, died very sud
denly on Saturday week, at the age of &c
years. She had been in apparently good
health, and did not complain of being i'll
until Just before she died. The cause of
her death was epilepsy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

The Martha Washington Tea Party,
given at Lexington for the benefit Of the
III. g. Church South Of that place, yielded
gross, S2i2; net gain $3.50. The ladies'
dressed in the style of 1776 looked quite
pretty,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

DR.. Harvey Black has been elected
superintendent of the Southwester Vir.
ginia Lunatic Asylum at Marion. DR..
Black is q member of the present Virginia
House of Delegates from Montgomery
county, and was at one time superintendent
Of the Eastern Lunatc Asylum at William
sburg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

While the earthquake of Lisbon in 1855
seems to have been most indelibly fixed in
the public mind, owing, doubtless, to the
long standing pictures in biographies Of
that occurrence, yet that was small affair
compared to some others. The loss of life
there was $4,000. In Sicily, in 1898, 100,-
900 people were killed; in Yeddo, Japan,
the loss of life was 200, 900. and in Pekin,
in 1881, 100, 900 people were killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

The grounding gave US another snow
last Saturday morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

MURDER IN RocKBRIDGE.-The Lynch
burg Adrance has the following special
dated Lexington, 9TH of March.
ga murder was committed here last
night. A woman is at the bottom of the
mat er. Young Grant, living on Irish
c eek, eight miles from Lexington, killed
H. Painter, i'll the same neighborhoed =
Grants wife had been receiving Mr.. Pain
ter's company clandestinely, and Grant had
warned Painter. Last evening Grant came
home and found Painter with his wife in a
room. Painter drew pistol and started to
run, when Grant.shot him through the hip,
death ensuing. Grant came to Lexington
and surrendered himself to the authorities. -
The scene of the occurrence is not prep
erly located. 1t was ia the mountains
ear the headwaters of Irish Greek, not far
from Vesuvius Station, s. V. R. R., and
about IS or 20 miles from Lexington.
Another account of the tragedy locates
the murder on road or pathway in the
mountain. 1t says that grant had warned
Painter at previous time when finding
him at his house, but at the time of the
killing his wife had left the neighborhood,
and that Grant shot Painter as absve and
not at mis- house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

Mr. H. G. Maddux, Familiarity known as
"Cab" Maddux, has been appointed Post
master at the Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs in place of D. Shumate removed
He will manage the Springs property there,
and is now making extensive preparations.
An addition has been made to the hotel and
he is fitting it up with fine furniture. He
also manages the Orkney Springs property
in Shenandoah county, He is popular
host, and is ''host within himself"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
nnarg silly

For full particulars and directions see Circu-
lar in every pound of ARBUcKLEs' COFFEE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09

TEN BEARS KILLED AND CAPTURED IN
RoCKINGHAM.--I Briery Branch, Rocking
ham county, four citizens have killed and
captured ten bears since the first of. Febru-
airy. The Spirit Of the Valley says that
John A. Curry has killed two, Philip Miller
one, George Michael two (and captured two
eubs), and James d. Long has killed three.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-09
FOUR FULL REGIMENTS.
tn E SACRAMENTAL SABBATH THE HOLIEST
THE TENDERNESS OF THE CHRIS iTAN
REUNION-THE GREAT CONFESSIONAL.
SERMON on REV. DR.. TALHAGE LAST SUNDAY.

BRooKLYN, March 6.-This Is Sacramento
day in the Brooklyn Tabernacle, and the SER
mon is preached at the reception OF S47 new
members making $50 received during the pres
ship Is now 46jl. The Rev. T. De Witt Tai
mage. D. D., the pastor, gave the rig. hand of
fellowship to the new me.nbers and baptiz ed
about ninety. The audience sang